Tag Archives: American Airlines

Reintroduces Seasonal Service to Philadelphia & Announces New Seasonal Service to New York LaGuardia Nova Scotia, Canada, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Next year, travellers from Halifax Stanfield International Airport can once again take to the skies on American Airlines. Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is pleased to announce that American Airlines is reinstating seasonal… Read the full press release

Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to the U.S. from just £294 return, per person. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The holiday season has started and there is no better time to visit the United States. Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to Chicago, Las Vegas, Los… Read the full press release

Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), together with its Pacific Joint Business partner American Airlines, today (September 27, 2018) announced that the carrier will expand its trans-Pacific network with service between Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), starting March 31, 2019*. This will be JAL’s sixth… Read the full press release

Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now have the option to tag and check their bags with new ticket-counter self-service kiosks. The new technology is a growing trend toward providing a better passenger experience. The new kiosks provide a… Read the full press release

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is expanding its Grand Rapids (GRR) route map, with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) beginning this winter. The announcement of Phoenix-Sky Harbor marks the seventh nonstop flight served by American at the Ford Airport, and the seasonal flights to Phoenix on an Airbus A319… Read the full press release

DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will fly nonstop to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany, starting June 6, 2019, thanks to new service from American Airlines. With these flights, DFW Airport will provide its first ever nonstop service to Ireland, and its third daily nonstop flight to Germany. “These new flights will advance DFW Airport’s mission… Read the full press release

​The five new gates will support enhanced performance today and marks the start of the larger $8.5 billion O’Hare terminal expansion plan​ CHICAGO, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined American Airlines CEO Doug Parker today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of five new gates at O’Hare International Airport. The… Read the full press release

Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines, Inc. (“American”). The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is… Read the full press release

Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full press release

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is set to fly a larger aircraft on its Los Angeles – Auckland route, when it recommences the service this October. The new aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is American Airlines’ newest aircraft type and was introduced to its fleet at the end of 2016…. Read the full press release

DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways sees a strong investment opportunity in American Airlines. Qatar Airways believes in American Airlines’ fundamentals and intends to build a passive position in the company with no involvement in management, operations or governance. Qatar Airways has long considered American Airlines to be a good oneworld… Read the full press release

Roanoke, Virginia, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to announce that American Airlines will add a second non-stop daily departure to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport effective January 9, 2017. The additional flight will increase service to twice daily Monday – Friday and once… Read the full press release

CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced it will add new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)) beginning May 5, 2017. The new service will be operated using Boeing 787-8 (Dreamliner) aircraft, configured with 28 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class… Read the full press release

CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines recently announced it will begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California beginning June 2, 2016. The airline will operate two daily flights from O’Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on a B737-800 aircraft. The airline will also extend daily service from Chicago O’Hare… Read the full press release

American to showcase its award-winning on-board products to Australian travellers Friday 13th November 2015 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas welcomes American Airlines’ state-of-the-art, flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney on Friday, 13 November 2015, where American will show customers its award-winning on-board products. As part of the carriers’ expanded partnership announced… Read the full press release

US AIRWAYS SIGNAGE ENDS FRIDAY BOSTON, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Saturday, October 17th, American Airlines will formally take over the US Airways space at Boston Logan’s Terminal B. New signage at curbside and throughout the Terminal will help customers find their correct drop-off and check-in locations. American Airlines will now have three check-in locations,… Read the full press release

Los Angeles, California, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines will mark another integration milestone when it begins operations from Terminal 6, effective Oct. 17, in addition to already operating at Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travelers are encouraged to check the status of their flight on www.aa.com, on the mobile app… Read the full press release

Kansas, MO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced in October that the carrier will begin new nonstop flights between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Miami International Airport (MIA) starting March 5. Flights for the previously unserved route will be operated daily using Airbus A319 equipment. The first flight out will be… Read the full press release

Aircraft will be operated by American’s regional subsidiary PSA Airlines under the American Eagle brand Montréal, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that American Airlines, Inc. (“American”), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., has signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. This order was announced on December… Read the full press release

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and American Airlines have expanded their joint business, enabling Qantas customers to codeshare on an additional nine American Airlines services including to four new destinations – Kona, Lihue and Maui in Hawaii and Richmond, Virginia. Effective for sale today and travel from 27 November, the Qantas… Read the full press release

London, UK, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways is pleased to announce confirmation of the 2015 MegaFam, a multi-destination familiarisation tour for international travel agents. The 2015 MegaFam will visit 22 states, 12 of which have not previously been… Read the full press release

Doha, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in conjunction with Airlines for America, the trade association for the US airline industry. The event will draw the top leadership… Read the full press release

Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, together with British Airways and American Airlines, has confirmed the destinations and routes for the second annual Megafam, a multi-destination familiarization tour for international travel agents. Taking place from 15 – 22 May, the familiarization trip is now sealed as an annual event in the Brand USA calendar… Read the full press release

New York City, NY, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — US Airways will join oneworld® with effect from 31 March 2014, following completion today of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time. Their entry into oneworld with… Read the full press release

Members of American’s AAdvantage® Program and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club Can Earn and Redeem Miles on Flights Operated by Both Airlines Fort Worth, Texas, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Airlines and Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn… Read the full press release